Protection Relays and Controls

Earth-Leakage Protection–Grounded AC or DC Systems

EL731 SERIES
AC/DC Sensitive Earth-Leakage Relay

Description
The EL731 is a microprocessor-based AC/DC Sensitive
Earth-Leakage Relay that offers complete coverage for all
frequencies from 0 to 6,000 Hz. Two CTs are required for the
entire frequency range, or one CT can be used for only low- or
high-frequency detection. An RTD/PTC sensor input allows
over-temperature protection for a motor or drive. The EL731
offers metering, password-protected alarm and trip settings
and optional network communications. It is primarily used to
add low-level ground-fault protection to variable-speed drives,
Simplified Circuit Diagram and to dc circuits.
CT1 A CT2 A
A CT1 A
GROUNDED +
AC SUPPLY B GROUNDED
DC SUPPLY –
C

EL731 SERIES EL731 SERIES

(AC/DC Sensitive (AC/DC Sensitive
L1 Earth-Leakage Relay) L1 Earth-Leakage Relay)
L2 L2

AC Mode DC Mode

For detailed wiring diagram, see adjacent page.

Ordering Information Accessories

EFCT Series Earth-Fault Current
CONTROL A
ORDERING NUMBER COMMUNICATIONS Transformer
POWER Required zero-sequence current transformer
EL731-00-X0 120/240 Vac/Vdc None specifically designed for low level detection.

EL731-01-X0 120/240 Vac/Vdc DeviceNet™

AC700-CUA Series
EL731-02-X0 120/240 Vac/Vdc Profibus® Communication Adapter
EL731-03-X0 120/240 Vac/Vdc EtherNet/IP™ Optional network-interface and firmware-
upgrade communications adapters field-install
EL731-04-X0 120/240 Vac/Vdc Modbus® TCP in EL731.
EL731-10-X0 48 Vdc & 24 Vac None
AC700-SMK DIN-rail & Surface-mount Adapter
EL731-11-X0 48 Vdc & 24 Vac DeviceNet™
EL731 plugs into adapter for back-plane
EL731-12-X0 48 Vdc & 24 Vac Profibus® mounting.
EL731-13-X0 48 Vdc & 24 Vac EtherNet/IP™
ACCESSORIES REQUIREMENT
EL731-14-X0 48 Vdc & 24 Vac Modbus® TCP
EFCT Series CT One Required
EL731-20-X0 24 Vdc None AC700-CUA Series Com. Unit Optional
EL731-21-X0 24 Vdc DeviceNet™ AC700-SMK Surface-Mount Kit Optional
EL731-22-X0 24 Vdc Profibus® AC700-CVR-00 Watertight Cover (IP66) for
Optional
Panel-Mount Applications
EL731-23-X0 24 Vdc EtherNet/IP ™

PGA-0520 Analog Meter Optional

EL731-24-X0 24 Vdc Modbus® TCP
Note: When building a part number, replace the “X” with “1” for AS/NZS 2081:2011 Compliant product, “0” otherwise.

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 Protection Relays and Controls
Earth-Leakage Protection–Grounded AC or DC Systems

EL731 SERIES
AC/DC Sensitive Earth-Leakage Relay

Features & Benefits

FEATURES BENEFITS

Adjustable pickup (30-5,000 mA) Adjustable trip setting provides a wide range of low-level protection and system coordination

Frequency range (0-90 Hz, 20-6,000 Hz) Operate in either AC or DC mode or both. Use single or combined ranges. Separate metering

32-char OLED display Earth-leakage metering, setup and programming

Local LED indication Visual Trip, Alarm, CT connection indication

CT-Loop monitoring Alarms when CT is not connected

Analog output (4-20 mA) Connect to DCS. Allows connection to an optional meter (PGA-0520) or control system

Adjustable time delay Adjustable trip delay for quick protection and system coordination

Alarm and trip settings Detect a deteriorating condition before damage occurs

Temperature-sensor input Drive or motor temperature protection

Output contacts 3 programmable: Operate 2 alarm and 1 trip circuit

Network communication Optional connection to plant network

Harmonic filtering Eliminates nuisance tripping due to harmonic noise

Microprocessor based No required calibration saves maintenance cost

Universal power supply Provides flexibility for numerous applications

Wiring Diagram Specifications

LINE 1 LINE 2/N IEEE Device Numbers AC ground fault (50G/N, 51G/N),
OPTIONAL
NETWORK DC ground fault (79G),
14 L1
COMM
L2/N 15 PTC overtemperature (49),
GND RTD temperature (38, 49)
AC/DC SENSITIVE 16
EARTH-LEAKAGE RELAY Supply Voltage 120/240 Vac/Vdc, 24 Vdc,
EL731 48 Vdc/24 Vac
K1 20
Trip Level Settings 30-5,000 mA AC and DC
FAULT
19
18
Alarm Level Settings 30-5,000 mA AC and DC
K2
Trip Delay 0.05-2 s
21
Output Contacts 3 Form C (programmable)
22
23 Contact Operating Mode Fail-safe & non-fail-safe
Reset Front panel and remote
K3 24
Freq. Response, CT1 0-90 Hz
25
26
Freq. Response, CT2 20-6,000, 190-6,000, 20-90, 20-3,000 Hz;
11 S21
selectable
EFCT-X 20-6000 HZ CT NC 17 Current Transformer EFCT-x series
10 S22
PTC RTD CT Detection Open & short detection
9 SH2 TC 5 TC TC
t˚
Terminals Plug-in, wire clamping,
RTD/PTC TB 4 TB +t˚ TB 24 to 12 AWG (0.2-2.5 mm2)
8 S11
TA 3 TA TA
Communications EtherNet/IP™, DeviceNet™, Profibus®,
EFCT-X DC-90 HZ CT
7 S12 Modbus® TCP (optional)
6 SH1
SUPPLY Analog Output 4-20 mA (selectable 0-5 A or
AB 2 +– 0-100% trip-level setting)
ANALOG
OUT 4-20mA PGA-0520 Conformal Coating Standard feature
13 RST
REMOTE AA 1
Dimensions H 48 mm (1.9”); W 96 mm (3.8”);
RESET
12 GND D 129 mm (5.0”)
Approvals UL Listed (E340889), CSA,
RCM (Australia), CE
Warranty 5 years
Mounting Panel; Surface and DIN (with optional
AC700-SMK)
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